Marketing Writer Agreement

MARKETING WRITER AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Marketing Writer Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of between Client Name: with principal address at , and Writer Name: with principal address at .

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Writer to prepare marketing copy, articles, scripts, and related written content in accordance with the terms below; and WHEREAS, Writer has the expertise and capacity to provide such services on an independent contractor basis.

Services and Deliverables

1. Services: Writer will provide writing and editorial services as requested by Client and described in individual Work Orders issued under this Agreement. Each Work Order will describe deliverables, format, length, and delivery schedule.

Deliverables (describe each item, format, quantity, and deadline)

Due Date:

Due Date:

Compensation and Payment

In consideration for the Services, Client will pay Writer the fees set forth below in accordance with the Payment Schedule.

Expenses and Taxes

Client will reimburse pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Writer in connection with the Services. All amounts payable to Writer are exclusive of taxes; Writer is solely responsible for all income, self-employment, and other taxes arising from payments received.

Yes — subject to prior written approval

Revisions and Acceptance

Writer will provide up to rounds of revisions per deliverable as described in the applicable Work Order. Additional revisions will be billed at a rate agreed in writing.

Intellectual Property and License

1. Ownership: Upon receipt of full payment for the applicable Deliverable, Writer hereby assigns to Client all right, title, and interest in and to the Deliverable, including all copyrights and moral rights to the extent assignable by law. If any Deliverable is not transferable by operation of law as a Work Made for Hire, Writer grants Client an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and create derivative works from the Deliverable.

Exclusivity

Writer: will provide services on an exclusive basis for the campaign described above during the term specified below. If exclusivity is agreed, specify scope:

Confidentiality

Writer will keep confidential all non-public business information disclosed by Client and will not use such Confidential Information except to perform the Services. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly known other than through Writer's breach.

Writer acknowledges and agrees to the confidentiality terms above.

FTC Disclosure Compliance

Writer shall comply with applicable advertising and endorsement disclosure requirements. Where content constitutes a material connection between Writer and Client, Writer will include a clear and conspicuous disclosure in each applicable deliverable consistent with regulatory guidance.

Writer agrees to include required disclosures and to maintain records demonstrating compliance.

Termination and Kill Fee

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice. If Client terminates without cause after work has commenced, Client will pay a kill fee equal to or reasonable pro rata compensation for work performed to date, whichever is greater.

Representations, Warranties, and Indemnity

Writer represents and warrants that (i) all Deliverables will be original to Writer, (ii) the Deliverables will not infringe any third-party rights, and (iii) Writer has full power to enter into this Agreement. Writer will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client from and against any third party claims resulting from Writer's breach of the foregoing representations. Client will indemnify Writer for claims arising from Client-supplied materials or instructions.

Limitation of Liability

Except for breaches of confidentiality, willful misconduct, or indemnity obligations, neither party will be liable for consequential, special, or punitive damages. The aggregate liability of either party for any claim arising under this Agreement will not exceed the total fees actually paid by Client to Writer under this Agreement in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Independent Contractor; Taxes

Writer is an independent contractor and not an employee of Client. Writer is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and any other statutory or contractual obligations of an independent contractor.

Notices

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith; if unresolved, disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration in the county of Client's principal place of business unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with any Work Orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements. Amendment: Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties. Assignment: Client may assign this Agreement; Writer may not assign without Client's prior written consent.

Sign Now